Now that the so-called "Defense of Marriage" act has been declared unconstitutional, I've made some maps to show everyone where we stand right now in terms of marriage equality rights — and, of course, our right to marry guinea pigs.

Despite American taboos, cousins are marrying each other in states where it's legal, and, with the help of studies that show little risk to their offspring, they're starting to come out of the shadows, with sometimes heartbreaking results.

Last night, The Secret Lives of Women featured a young engaged couple who seemed like two clean-cut, completely normal kids — except for the fact that Kyle's dad and Kari's mom are siblings, making them first cousins. In the clip above, they describe what it's like to fall for your future spouse during childhood…